PECM Issue 14 2015 | Page 61

Electrical & Electronics Fujikura introduces new Fibre Recoater Series Fujikura is introducing a new series of Fujikura fibre recoaters the FSR-05, FSR-06 and FSR-07. The recoaters feature easy-toexchange moulds for common coating sizes including 196 µm, 255 µm, 280 µm, 450 µm, 670 µm and 1,000 µm. All recoaters consist of a programmable resin injection quantity and colored and non-colored fibre recoating capability. The FSR-06 and FSR07 recoaters include proof testers to test the strength of fibre after recoating. The FSR-05 recoater is the only model without a proof tester and is ideal for manufacturers that don’t require constant proof testing after each recoat. The FSR-06 model includes a proof tester with a linear clamping system for devices in which confirmation of reliability is required. The FSR-07 includes a mandrel proof tester and is ideal for reliability proof testing as well as tension testing to failure. All fibre recoaters feature automatic and easy operation as well as easy mould and recoat material exchange. Additionally, the recoaters include a PC interface via USB. Compatible with special recoating compound, the recoaters provide a higher stiffness recoating of 900 µm jacketed fibres. www.fujikura.co.uk ODU-MAC® now offers even higher performance! ODU now offers the entire compressed air and fluid range of ODU-MAC with higher flow rates and/or high operating pressure. The electrical connector technology specialists’ in-house development and production increase the flow rate for the compressed air valves by approximately 20 percent, while the operating pressure for the fluid modules is boosted by ten bar (145 PSI). Customers in fields ranging from industrial and measurement technology, to testing engineering and medical technology will benefit from an expanded range of applications and at least 100,000 guaranteed mating cycles. Examples include use in shock wave therapy devices in which tailor-made ODU-MAC connector fluid contacts are installed. High contact security, wide range of modules, robust design and versatile solution possibilities are available specific to this connector. The new modules are also 100 percent plug-compatible with the previous versions and are available as one or two-pin compressed air modules, or as a two-pin fluid coupling module. The customer can choose between a shut-off and a non-shut-off version. Further information on the company and the ODU-MAC modular rectangular connector series can be found at www.odu.de. For over fifty years, Kimball Electronics has produced electronic assemblies for the automotive, industrial, medical, and public safety markets. Kimball specializes in durable electronics; assemblies that are required to perform in harsh and demanding environments requiring very high reliability for very long periods of time. Kimball operates six facilities in 5 countries: Mexico, China, Thailand, Poland, and two operations in the United States. Kimball Electronics provides services such as design, prototyping, sub-assembly, and complete system integration. At Kimball Electronics, client designs are transformed into final assemblies by a very experienced team executing world-class manufacturing processes. Visit www.kimballelectronics.com to learn more! Hayakawa Is A Driving Force In Value Engineering As the global economy continues to make its recovery, Hayakawa is working at the forefront of high value engineering to support and strengthen growth in UK manufacturing. Maintaining a competitive advantage is vital to UK companies operating in fast-paced global markets and high on the agenda is finding new, innovative ways to improve performance, drive manufacturing efficiencies and reduce expenditure. With a commitment to delivering high value engineering that demonstrates tangible and beneficial results, Hayakawa has brought a host of innovations to the UK manufacturing sector that are providing both performance enhancements and cost savings. Hayakawa designs and manufactures wire harnesses and cables, with a specialism in delivering high value engineering, for automotive, rail, appliance manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. The company also provides a competitive PCB assembly service and the sale of electromechanical components. www.hayakawa.co.uk Issue 14 PECM 61